Kingscrowd Author:

Léa Bouhelier-Gautreau

Léa is passionate about climate tech startups and sustainable investing. She loves going down the rabbit hole to uncover the best investment opportunities. Prior to Kingscrowd, she worked for Stanford’s accelerator, StartX, helping to select the most promising entrepreneurs. She also led the first award-winning study on the Malawian startup ecosystem. Léa holds a degree in Anthropology from France and graduated top of her class from the UC Davis MBA program.

Oct 29, 2023

Eradicating Harmful Chemicals & Boosting Sustainable Forestry: Updates from SOCAP23

Explore company updates from SOCAP 2023 featuring Aquagga's groundbreaking PFAS destruction technology and World Tree's eco-friendly forestry initiatives.

Industry Analysis

Eradicating Harmful Chemicals & Boosting Sustainable Forestry: Updates from SOCAP23

Oct 24, 2023

Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Financial Modeling in Banking

Read the founder profile of Sadeq Safarini, the founder behind Vector ML Analytics, as he brings AI-powered innovation to financial modeling in banking, particularly aiding community banks.

Founder Interview

Pioneering the Future of AI-Driven Financial Modeling in Banking

Oct 19, 2023

Rapper to Restaurateur: Toriano Gordon’s Culinary Revolution with Vegan Mob

Dive into the journey of Toriano Gordon, the mastermind behind Vegan Mob, as he charts a path from Oakland to a nationwide vegan BBQ option, eyeing retail giants and franchises.

Founder Interview

Rapper to Restaurateur: Toriano Gordon’s Culinary Revolution with Vegan Mob

Oct 5, 2023

Sustainable Packaging Meets Snacking: The Sun & Swell Way

Explore the journey of Sun & Swell's CEO, Kate Flynn, as she takes on the challenge of plastic in the food packaging industry. Discover how passion, innovation, and dedication are crafting a sustainable future.

Founder Interview

Sustainable Packaging Meets Snacking: The Sun & Swell Way

Oct 2, 2023

The Best Impact Investing Deals of September 2023

The top impact investing opportunities of September 2023 include battery storage, accessible banking, eco-packaging, and more.

Industry Analysis

The Best Impact Investing Deals of September 2023

Oct 2, 2023

September Online Startup Investing by the Numbers

September online investing trends indicate a significant upsurge in investor activity, with a whopping $54 million invested, outpacing last month's $32 million, even with a minimal increase in new equity deals.

Industry Analysis

September Online Startup Investing by the Numbers

Sep 26, 2023

Brian Morin and Soteria’s Vision for Safer Batteries

In this founder profile, Brian Morin, CEO of Soteria Battery Innovation Group, discusses his vision for safer lithium-ion batteries, the competitive landscape of battery safety technologies, and the holistic approach that sets Soteria apart.

Founder Interview

Brian Morin and Soteria’s Vision for Safer Batteries

Sep 19, 2023

Redefining Grocery Shopping: Camilo Giraldo’s Vision for a Plastic-Free Future

Discover the innovative journey of TAINR, a company determined to transform the bulk aisle grocery experience. Dive deep into the vision of CEO Camilo Giraldo and learn how this invention promises a sustainable, efficient future in retail.

Founder Interview